Bee Pollen
SUPER FOOD Bee pollen is full of protein, B vitamins, minerals and free forming amino acids. It's perfect for people looking for a natural energy and vitamin boost! 🐝
Here are my top 6 reasons why you should try Bee pollen today!
1. Works on your immune system
Bee pollen is full of antioxidants and also has anti-viral properties to support your good gut bacteria. It also can work as a natural way to treat hay fever. A hay fever allergy is an immune system response. The little nuggets of gold should be taken six weeks before the allergy season starts, depending on which pollen you are allergic to. A technique called desensitization administers allergens in the body to stimulate the immune system to produce antibodies that will eliminate the allergic reaction. It is said for this to work, you should be consuming pollen from the region you live in.
2. Stress Reliever
In Chinese medicine, bee pollen is said to be one of the most nourishing tonics that prolong life. It's Vitamin D content makes this a great supplement as a mood enhancer.
3. Energy Booster
Besides its high Vitamin B content, it is also rich in an antioxidant called rutin. It can enhance your cardiovascular function and boost your energy up to 25%!
4. Weight Loss
Not wanting to contribute to the slew of natural supplements to help with weight loss but interestingly enough, bee pollen helps stabilize the chemical imbalances in your metabolism, keep you away from abnormal weight gain. It also helps burn calories faster and curb your unhealthy cravings.
5. Women's Health
It's safe to say that bee pollen could offer some support in menopausal symptoms according to the study below:
"A 2015 study conducted in Germany found that both honey and bee pollen honey improved menopausal complaints in breast cancer patients on anti-hormonal treatment. Over two-thirds of the patients who completed the study reported an improvement in their symptoms."
Furthermore, it acts as a hormonal booster to stimulate and restore ovarian function. It can increase your chances of ovulation and egg production. It can also improve the ability of eggs to withstand incubation.
6. Skin Health
You always need to support your skin from the inside out and bee pollen can do that in many ways. It helps your body produce collage and use Vitamin C. Collagen will improve your skin tone/texture/fine lines/wrinkles and Vitamin C increase the healing rate of wounds such as acne and abrasions.
Bee Keepers Naturals recommends you start small with half a teaspoon per day and work your way up to 1-2 tablespoons per day. Have you tried bee pollen yet?